A term used in cultural studies to represent work-oriented societies, one of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions, the opposite of femininity.

A term used in cultural studies to represent work-oriented societies, one of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions, the opposite of femininity.

• A. Collectivism
• B. Uncertainty Avoidance
• C. Masculinity
• D. Long-Term Orientation

Answer: (C)

Masculinity is the dimension in Hofstede's framework that characterizes work-oriented, achievement-focused societies. It emphasizes assertiveness, competition, ambition, and the importance of success and material rewards, which aligns with cultures that place heavy emphasis on work centrality. This makes it the best fit for describing the opposite of femininity, which centers on quality of life, relationships, and care. The other options relate to different Cultural Dimensions—collectivism to group orientation, uncertainty avoidance to comfort with ambiguity, and long-term orientation to time horizon—so they don’t capture the gendered emphasis on work and achievement.

Masculinity is the dimension in Hofstede's framework that characterizes work-oriented, achievement-focused societies. It emphasizes assertiveness, competition, ambition, and the importance of success and material rewards, which aligns with cultures that place heavy emphasis on work centrality. This makes it the best fit for describing the opposite of femininity, which centers on quality of life, relationships, and care. The other options relate to different Cultural Dimensions—collectivism to group orientation, uncertainty avoidance to comfort with ambiguity, and long-term orientation to time horizon—so they don’t capture the gendered emphasis on work and achievement.